i'll be hungry-hunger pains and all. but by the 3rd bite, i'm gagging the food down. i can't afford to lose weight- i've always had a problem with holding weight b-4 i was ever sick w/hiv. i could eat 24/7 and lose 1lb. so, what do i do about getting food down my throat. use pot for sickness after

Response from Mr. Molaghan

Hello
If you are hungry and having trouble swallowing your food, there could be some sort of blockage in you is esophagus (swallowing tube to the stomach). Talk to your doctor about this soon. You need to be evaluated and may need a procedure to look down the throat. Also, some infections can cause difficulty swallowing (i.e. thrush) Please contact your medical provider. They should be able to help. Good luck.

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